Shannon Sharpe, Hall of Famer Lard 2-6-11

Douglas LeeFeb 6, 2011 9:45 AM

Good Morning, Broncos fans! It's a beautiful day for the predominantly orange and blue, as Shannon Sharpe is now a Hall of Famer. Has a fantastic ring to it, no? Big Play Shay was one of seven men elected to the HOF last night and will be enshrined in Canton on Saturday, August 6. Tickets are available here and range from $35 to $70.

Shannon was on NFL Network following the announcement, and this is an absolute must watch (go to 1h15m). It's quite an emotional segment, as Shannon spoke about his 88-year-old grandmother who raised him and took a phone call from his big brother Sterling. There's even a bonus appearance by Daily Lard "favorite" Jeff Legwold, who is bizarrely listed as still being with the RMN. Of course, it was Legwold who was tasked with presenting the case for Sharpe's election yesterday, and obviously he did Shannon right. While it took three attempts, we do have to tip our hats (or at least I do) to Legwold for doing his part to help get deserving Broncos into the HOF in consecutive years (Floyd Little last year).

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Agreed on Gradishar. It might help to do as people did with Floyd Little and put their cases forward to send to senior committee members.

I also believe Tom Nalen should get in, ditto for Terrell Davis. Those are the two Broncos, along with Gradishar, who I absolutely believe should be in the Hall.

Posted by Bob Morris on 2011-02-06 20:30:41

Gradishar should be next.

Posted by Orange and Blue on 2011-02-06 16:48:40

I wouldn&#8217t call it a snub, because TD clearly deserved his SB MVP, but Steve Atwater posted a worthy performance in XXXII. It sort of encapsulated his career, what with him factoring on every level of the field before knocking himself plum cold.

Posted by Drewthorn on 2011-02-06 16:46:09

It&#8217s been said 100,000 times already, but it was overdue for Shannon.

10am, is the pre-game coverage on yet?

Posted by Alex X on 2011-02-06 16:43:18

And of course, I forgot&#8230great Lard, Doug. Thanks.

Have a great Super Sunday everyone.

Posted by Orange and Blue on 2011-02-06 15:47:01

It&#8217s is a beautiful day. More Orange and Blue in the Hall. One step at a time. Great work by all who contributed to it, I realize that it takes many people to help make this happen.

I think Savannah State should temper their expectations about having other shots at the HOF.

Posted by Orange and Blue on 2011-02-06 15:46:06

Thanks as usual for putting this together every day, Doug. It&#8217s our last NFL action for a while, so enjoy the game, everyone!